Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Amherst Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $900 (43 Rentals)

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Vega
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$980 - $1,8951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Vega

11801-11831 N Washington StNorthglenn, CO 80233
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Broomfield Greens
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Broomfield Greens

12451 Sheridan BlvdBroomfield, CO 80020
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Ten 49
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ten 49

1049 E 9th AveBroomfield, CO 80020
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Amherst, Denver, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Amherst Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Amherst area of Denver, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Vega priced from $980. Aspen Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,092. Here are the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
VegaAtlas1BR,1BA$980
Aspen Park ApartmentsRiver Birch1BR,1BA$1,092
Westbury ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,099
Webster Lake Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath A11BR,1BA$1,244
Karl's Farm Affordable Senior ApartmentsAspenStudio,1BA$1,317
Hawthorne HillA11BR,1BA$1,399
KeystoneThe Plains1BR,1BA$1,400
SkyviewOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,409
Village at ThorncreekSUNFLOWERStudio,1BA$1,449
Carrick BendA11BR,1BA$1,471

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, CO

As of August 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $2.05 price per square foot TH1 Model at Alexan 505 in the in the Eastlake neighborhood starting from $3,585. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the Golden Currant Model at Aspen Park Apartments starting at $2,069 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Eastlake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Amherst apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alexan 505TH13BR,2.5BA$2.05
Aspen Park ApartmentsGolden Currant3BR,2BA$1.66
Willow Run VillageB32BR,2BA$1.79
Echo Ridge at North HillsB32BR,1BA$1.85
Hawthorne Hill 21X1 7161BR,1BA$2.12
Hawthorne HillA31BR,1BA$2.02
Carrick BendA11BR,1BA$2.10
Heritage at Stone MountainThe Winter Park1BR,1BA$2.16
Westbury ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.81
VegaAtlas1BR,1BA$2.13

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Denver, Colorado. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Amherst Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Amherst?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Amherst is under $1,471.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Amherst?

The cheapest apartment in Amherst is Vega which is listed at $980, while the average apartment in Amherst costs $3,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Amherst?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 56 regular apartments in Amherst that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Amherst?

Cheap apartments in Amherst have an average cost of $138 which is $3,262 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Amherst.

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